Sudbury Funeral Home Sells Mushroom-Based Eco-Friendly Casket

Lougheed Funeral Homes now offers the eco-friendly Living Cocoon casket, made from mushrooms and hemp fibers, which decomposes in less than two months. Funeral director Jeff Shrigley emphasizes its uniqueness, as it contains no wood, plastics, or chemicals, and can be buried in existing cemeteries, despite Sudbury lacking a natural burial ground. Priced around $5,000, it presents a mid-range option compared to traditional caskets. This initiative reflects the Lougheed family’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices in funerals.

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